المعنى
Your future depends on current actions.
خلفية ثقافية
In Poland, this proverb is often associated with the 'szkoła życia' (school of life) philosophy, where personal experience and mistakes are the best teachers. In the Silesian dialect, the proverb might sound slightly different, but the emphasis on hard work (etosem pracy) remains central to the regional identity. The proverb is frequently used in business coaching and motivational seminars to promote 'ownership' and 'accountability' among employees. Second-generation Poles often hear this from their parents as a way to maintain traditional values of self-reliance in a new country.
Use it for 'Tough Love'
It's the perfect phrase when you want to tell a friend they are responsible for their mess without being too aggressive.
Don't be literal
If you use this while actually making a bed, people will think you are making a joke or a pun.
المعنى
Your future depends on current actions.
Use it for 'Tough Love'
It's the perfect phrase when you want to tell a friend they are responsible for their mess without being too aggressive.
Don't be literal
If you use this while actually making a bed, people will think you are making a joke or a pun.
Master the 'Jak... tak...' structure
This structure is used in many Polish proverbs. Learning it here helps you understand dozens of others.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing words in the proverb.
Jak sobie __________, tak się __________.
The correct future forms are 'pościelesz' and 'wyśpisz'.
Match the situation to the most appropriate use of the proverb.
Situation: Adam didn't prepare for his presentation and now the boss is angry.
It is most commonly used by a third party to comment on someone's self-inflicted trouble.
Which sentence uses the proverb correctly in a positive context?
Choose the best sentence:
The proverb can be used to explain success as well as failure.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
3 تمارينJak sobie __________, tak się __________.
The correct future forms are 'pościelesz' and 'wyśpisz'.
Situation: Adam didn't prepare for his presentation and now the boss is angry.
It is most commonly used by a third party to comment on someone's self-inflicted trouble.
Choose the best sentence:
The proverb can be used to explain success as well as failure.
🎉 النتيجة: /3
الأسئلة الشائعة
5 أسئلةIt can be perceived as slightly cold or 'I told you so,' but it is generally considered a piece of common wisdom rather than a direct insult.
Yes! If someone works hard and gets a promotion, you can say it to mean 'You earned this through your good preparation.'
It means 'for yourself.' It emphasizes that you are the one who will benefit or suffer from your own actions.
Sometimes people just say 'Jak sobie pościelesz...' and leave the rest to be understood.
Extremely. It is one of the top 10 most recognized proverbs in the country.
عبارات ذات صلة
Co posiejesz, to pożniesz
synonymWhat you sow, you shall reap.
Piwo, któreś nawarzył, musisz wypić
similarYou must drink the beer you brewed.
Kto rano wstaje, temu Pan Bóg daje
builds onGod gives to those who wake up early.
Naważyć sobie piwa
specialized formTo get oneself into trouble.
